Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1887-05-07

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LOCAL AFFAIRS.
Special to the LGdies.-Wc call the
attention Of our lady friends to the
"Handsome Gift that we will make
them in our issue Of May H. Every
lady should have a copy of the Jour
NAL of that date. Those not getting
the paper as subscribers should ordcr
tile ertra copies desire3 to,day. See an
nouncement in our advertising col
umns, this page.
ThedtriCat. 'Marcoretti or the
Brigand's Sacrifice" a thrilling roman.
tic drama will be rendered by amateurs
at RavenscraGt's Opera House on the
10Th inst. Those desiring a treat here
tofore uneQualed i'll the theatrical
history Of Frostburg should not fail to
secure seats for this exciting play.
Several features entirely new will add
to the scenic effect Of this celebrated
drama.
RcligionS.--Rev. j. W. Diggs, late
pastor OF the a. NJ. E. Church here,
has been assigned to Petersville circuit,
this State. Rev. J. II. Gray succeeds
him here.
Elaborate preparations are being
made for 'ChiIdren's Day at the NJ.
E. Church, South, to be observed
Sunday, May Is. An interesting
programme, recommended by the
General Conference, will be followed.
Preaching tomorrow Sunday morn
ing, Substct-"Tho Wandering jew. 3"
Evening-"Christ Forsallen in Geth-
scmaue."
syHRpathi-ing aCith TrcIaad.-The
basement OF St. Michael's church was
filled to oycrdowing Wednesday even
ing by citizens assembled to give some
popular expression Of sympathy with
the Irish people, now threatened with
coercion.
The decorative preparations for the
meeting were profuse and tasteful !;
the music by the Independent cornet
band very fine, and the audience an
enthusiastic one. The Ancient Order
of Hibernians, in bright legalia, were
present in strength.
John Chambers called the meeting
to order and stated briefly the object.
Rev. D. c. DeWulf was chosen chair
man and Clayton Purnell secretary.
On taking the chair Father DeWulf
delivered short address. THE chief
object of the meeting," he said, twas
to enter our humble protest against
British tyranny in Ireland" This
sentiment, it was believed would meet
Il hearty response in Maryland, the
cradle of religious and civil liberty, so
long as the people revere the name of
Charles Carroll, of Carrollton.
He then introduced J. Semmes De-
vecmon. Tie latter read the follow
ing letter from Col. P. w. Avirott:
CUMBERLAND, Mp, May 3, 1887
Rcy. FatLe' he IVHlf, ur. J. Sea0,es Deyec,aon
anil others, CoHamHtee:
GENTLEMEN
have the honor to acknowledge your very
courteous invitation to address a meeting of
my fclIow-citizens Of Allegany county, and
with them unite in a protest against the iniq-
uitous coercion laws now proposed by the
British Parliament for the down-trodden peo-
pie Of Ireland.
Iregret exceedingly that circumstances over
which | have no control prevent my accept
ing the same. | am, however, fully and
heartily in sympathy with every lawfully
! conducted movement which has for its object
the amelioration ofthe condition of the people
of Ireland. | can most sincerely say there,
fore, that | am with you in spirit tonight
and that pledge to you my humble but hon
est efforts in the line of my profession, the
| press, in your brave and wcltimed protest
against the iniqutous proposition of Lord
| Salisbury s government.
! trust that the honest hearted, cear-headeC
and fearless citizens Of Allegany county, and
| in fact, Of the entire nation, will lace them
selves on record as opposed to all such meas
ures, and III due season be rewarded by the
freedom OF that dear old land, that sweet ole
land, where the Liliey's waters how."
With sincere regard, gentlemen, am sin
ccrely yours, PHILP W. AvIRErT
Mr.. Devecmon delivered an addres.
thoroughly pertinent to the occasion
and won enthusiastic approval.